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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114.55, 171.83 and 56.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114.55, 171.83 and 56.80 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114.55 : 171.83 = 56.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114.55/171.83 = 56.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114.55x = 171.83 × 56.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114.55x = 9,759.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,759.94/114.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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